RANKINGS: 2020 Rookies in Redraft Leagues

We’ll follow up with the all-important rookies for dynasty leagues list, but for redraft leagues we’ve put this together for you. Each player is assigned a value that we calculate using our evaluation algorithm, which produces a players expected fantasy value in 2020 only. We also include which round in a fantasy draft these rookies should be targeted, based on a 20-round/12-team league. While Joe Burrow is likely the cream of this crop as a fantasy contributor, with the quarterback position so deep again this year, he shouldn’t be drafted as anything but a late-round flyer. Rookie quarterbacks and tight ends tend to take a few years to develop (most wide receivers too), but running backs in good positions like Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Cam Akers have good value because of opportunity. D’Andre Swift may be the best of the bunch but Detroit isn’t a great fit for him to contribute right away, so he takes a bit of a tumble.

Note, too, that further trades, free agent signings etc. could influence this list. For example, if Minnesota adds a viable WR2 then Justin Jefferson will fall dramatically but as of this writing, he is slotted as the WR2 and will have a lot of opportunity to learn on the job as Adam Thielen’s primary running-mate.

*Edit: 5/1/2020 – We’ve moved Michael Pittman up and wanted to update this article too. His new slot should be at #12 on this list and should still be left in FA to start this season.

12-team/20 rounds